This is the third Episode of the ‘Our Planet, Our Response Series’, sponsored by Octopus Energy.

See the full series here: https://bit.ly/3C8bDf6

In this Episode, we follow Emma-Louise Amanshia’s (presenter) response to the biodiversity-loss driver, ‘Pollution’. Ww explore what air pollution is, how it is a driver of biodiversity loss, climate change and a huge social issue and what we can do to reduce this problem.

So, now you’ve heard our response… what’s yours?

Next Steps: Check out our posts on the Eco Sapien and earth Minutes Instagram accounts

Episode Features:
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debra, The Ella Roberta Family Foundation: http://ellaroberta.org/
Albena Invanova, Octopus Energy: https://octopus.energy/
Catherine Kenyon, Global Action Plan: https://www.globalactionplan.org.uk/

OPOR Series:
We’re a team of biologists, environmental researchers and filmmakers making a Series in response to the recent David Attenborough’s documentary ‘A Life on our Planet’ (2020); investigating how we can drive impactful action to protect our planet and our futures.

Who are we? This is a collaboration between EcoSapien (@ecosapien) and Earth Minutes (@earthmintuesuk) - BTS coming soon (October 2021)

In this Series, we address key drivers of biodiversity loss; Overexploitation (Episode 2), Pollution (Episode 3), Invasive Species (Episode 4) and Climate Change (Episode 5). Each Episode addresses possible actions we can take to drive impact in the long-term. Featuring a range of experts, from biologists, campaigners to sustainability leaders, we’re celebrating a diverse range of ideas, experiences, knowledge and actions.

Thank you to Octopus Energy for Sponsoring the Series!

And, thank you to Rosamund's law firm, Hodge Jones & Allen.
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Useful links
https://www.cleanairhub.org.uk/
https://www.globalactionplan.org.uk/
https://octopus.energy/
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